Though Invictus is not always subtle and it lacks a personal hook that would’ve made it truly memorable, it’s a terrific story elevated by one of Morgan Freeman’s finest performances and it ultimately delivers the pleasingly inspirational kick you hope for.

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I suppose there’s something to be said for taking a strong story and simply staying out of its way. This sounds like what Clint Eastwood has done with Invictus. As reviews continue to trickle in, it all sounds pretty unremarkable, but I’m forced to admit that all those who had it pegged for a best [...]

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David Ansen’s review is respectful but far from a rave. Is this really a unanimous pick to get an Oscar nomination?

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Apple has the first official trailer for Clint Eastwood’s Invictus, the rugby/Apartheid drama starring Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon as the captain of South Africa’s national rugby team.
I’m still not buying it. It looks earnest, socially conscious and borderline unbearable right down to the Ladysmith Black Mambazo music. Ok, I’m being a [...]

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The poster for Clint Eastwood’s Invictus starring Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon as the captain of South Africa’s rugby team

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Clint Eastwood’s Nelson Mandela and Rugby Save the World Movie (now called Invictus) starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon was always assumed to be an awards season opener and now the date has officially been set for December 11.
Clint’s only got one movie coming out this year? He must be getting old.
On the other hand, [...]

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